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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … However, complications, including encephalitis, are more common in adults. Rubella: Health care workers are … cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools can … dive into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … and mixed fruit juices have also made people ill. The most common pathogens in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of … a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too much manganese? … environmental health officer at your health authority. First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll-free …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, even ingesting a low … . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was once commonly used in drinking water plumbing, including: bronze, …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … is developing normally or if there are any major physical concerns Check on the amount of amniotic fluid around your … further information and testing if markers are seen. Most babies that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, are … to higher levels of sulphur dioxide. What are the health concerns when sulphur dioxide levels are high outside? …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through off … tend to decrease as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … can be removed by washing with water. Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency …
